About this role
Job summary
The post holder will undertake the various requirements of the 'Fire safety Advisor' role as stated in HTM 05-01 including fire risk assessment, fire training and supporting capital projects. The post holder will be part of a wider team, reporting to the Group Deputy Director for Fire who will provide support and expertise as the 'Senior Fire Safety Advisor' as stated in HTM05-01. Ensure that the gesh Group fully complies with the requirements of Fire Code, and all statutory legislation and guidance.
Ensure the maximum safety of all persons entering gesh Group premises. Assist the gesh Group in discharging its statutory duties by the preparation and updating of procedures for dealing with- staff training, fire prevention, firefighting, evacuation, maintenance of equipment, upgrading and improvements of fire precautions. Provide advice to appropriate staff at all levels to ensure that all new construction and adaptation works comply fully with Fire Code.
Main duties of the job
Provide fire safety expertise to managers, Estates teams and clinical departments.
Lead fire risk assessments, ensure actions are prioritised and recorded, and maintain compliance with legislation.
Liaise with regulators and senior leaders to ensure organisational compliance with fire safety law.
Oversee fire response arrangements, including teams, drills and emergency plans.
Manage fire safety budgets and contribute to financial planning.
Support safe contractor management, including reviewing RAMS and issuing Hot Work Permits.
Monitor fire safety systems, inspections, maintenance schedules and false alarm reduction.
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About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Investigate fire incidents, report via Datix and produce recommendations.
Develop and implement fire safety policies aligned with HTM 05 guidance.
Deliver and oversee fire safety training, evacuation drills and maintain training records.
Advise on fire safety in construction projects, refurbishments and Estates activities.
Produce reports and audits, including annual fire safety reporting.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification relating to Fire Safety Member/Graduate grade of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) etc.
Desirable
Corporate membership of professional organisation (such as the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
Experience Essential
Thorough knowledge of Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Legislation and Codes of Practice and Fire Safety Training Experience of healthcare fire safety and knowledge of NHS guidance, Fire Code, HTM's and HBNs
Skills Essential
Highly developed and effective negotiating and influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with professional and managerial disciplines Highly developed management skills and the ability to maximise resource utilisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges
Blackshaw
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)